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STEAM Factory BG

Artist Co-Op and Community Makerspace in Bowling Green, KY.

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Makers Co-op

Empowering local entrepreneurs to innovate and collaborate in a supportive environment.

Community Makerspace

Fostering creativity and collaboration for all ages through hands-on projects and shared resources.

Studio Spaces

Dedicated workspaces tailored for artists and makers to bring their visions to life.

Art Gallery

Showcasing local talent and creative expressions, inviting the community to explore and appreciate art.

Teaching Space

Offering workshops and classes that inspire learning and skill-building across diverse disciplines.

Makers Markets

Connecting makers with the community to showcase unique creations and foster local commerce.

Our Space is:

Steam Factory Outside

  • Affordable

    Accessible studio spaces and resources at budget-friendly rates.

  • Location

    Conveniently situated near the Natcher Parkway/I-165 and Downing Museum.

  • Accessible

    Ample and easy parking for all visitors and participants.

  • Outdoor Space

    Spacious paved areas for hosting markets, food trucks, and outdoor events.

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Desk and Shop
Shop 1
Skeleton
Empty Board Table
Roundtable 2
Shop 2

The STEAM Factory is a place to:

Create

Spaces for small arts businesses, individual artists, plus shared space for larger projects.

Teach

Rent space to teach your own creative classes! Reach a new generation and help others learn new skills.

Tinker

Shared tools, shared tech, shared knowledge.

See

Local Makers Making
Local Art Gallery

Learn

Artists on-site conducting demos and community-focused lessons in Glassblowing, Blacksmithing, Electronics, Drones, and more! Artists can also learn how to monetize their work.

Share

Come together to be inspired! Community pop-up art sales and events such as community forums and Gala events.
STEAM Factory BG logo

The STEAM Factory is:

  • For the creatives

    Making your creative vision a reality is hard. It takes money, space, inspiration, and skills. It’s easier to make it happen with friends! Bringing a ‘creative community’ under one roof allows us to come together to pool resources: physical, financial, emotional, and cerebral (knowledge).

    Together, we can afford a space none of us could find alone. We can inspire each other with new ideas and collaborate to make new things. We can share tools and help each other carry heavy objects. We can cross-promote and share the PR lift.

  • For area industry

    Bowling Green is home to multiple tech companies, many of which are poised to expand their workforces. With an eye on the growing auto and aerospace industries, a robust makerspace could:

    - Promote tech development in the area by assisting in training a workforce
    - Provide a space for prototype and tech development
    - Help attract tech businesses to the area

  • For those that want to learn

    You’ve seen Forged in Fire and Blown Away, now come get hot and dirty yourself!

    Bowling Green offers limited opportunities outside of formal education for both children and adults to participate in hands-on courses in visual arts and craft disciplines. STEAM Factory BG seeks to fill this gap, providing accessible, creative learning experiences for all ages.

  • For the community that loves art

    Create a vibrant "visual arts center of gravity" that unites people and fosters a strong, connected community of artists, creatives, and makers. By building a supportive environment and incubator for local talent, we nurture artistic growth and collaboration, while strengthening the broader Bowling Green community through the power of the arts.

  • For the community that loves BG

    The arts economy plays a vital role in supporting the local economy, as a strong creative community attracts and retains businesses and families. Investing in local small businesses allows them to grow and thrive, while building a more visible creative community raises Bowling Green's profile and livability. Arts spaces and events also generate economic opportunities for allied businesses, including tourism, entertainment, and restaurants.

Become A Member!

Let’s work together!

Are you a small, creative business that needs a workspace?

400+ sq/ft workshops
$1 sq/ft

Maker/artist/creative looking for an individual studio space?

100 sq/ft studios
$125 / month

Monthly Individual memberships
[COMING SOON!]

Monthly membership fee
Access to shared space
Access to shared tools

Become a SPONSOR

Let’s build something great together!

Visionary Sponsor
(Company/Organization)
$5,000 - $10,000

- Sponsor logo with link on webpage
- Mentioned in media posts (Facebook, Instagram) – at least 2 per month as building progress updates
- Sponsor’s logo displayed in building
- Sponsor’s logo displayed on exterior of building
- Space provided for sponsor promotional materials in the community shared space
- Included in sponsor appreciation event / networking mixer hosted at the BG STEAM Factory
- Invitations to Grand Opening Gala
- BG STEAM-made corporate awards / gifts with business logo

Become a Founding Member
(Individual)
$500

- Thank-you gift made in the BG STEAM Factory
- Thanks on webpage
- Invitation to Grand Opening Gala
- A warm, fuzzy feeling - you are making this happen!

The Floorplan

STEAM Factory Floorplan

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